Coding Specialist 4

Seattle, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

UW Medicine Enterprise Records and Health Information has an outstanding opportunity for aRADIOLOGY CODER

WORK SCHEDULE

100% FTE Days
100% Remote

POSITION HIGHTLIGHTS

Responsible for performing daily activities related to coding and charge submission of abstract Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) professional fee and facility Radiology coding and billing.

Analyzes the medical record to assign International Classification of Diseases (ICD) CPT and/or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes to ensure correct code assignment and optimal reimbursement in compliance with state and federal guidelines

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Enterprise Records and Health Information (ERHI) is a Shared Service Department that supports all aspects of the patient medical record from governance integrity documentation timeliness completion clinical coding billing release and tracking to management of access retention and destruction.

ERHI provides advice and resources related to the lifecycle management of all UW Medicine records

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Reviews available electronic and other appropriate documentation within Radiology Information System (RIS) and PACS to identify all billable Radiology procedures and services requiring facility and professional fee coding ensuring all necessary codes use the appropriate ICD CPT and/or HCPCS code(s) and quantities
Queries physicians and/or consults with clinical department representatives as appropriate to verify services were rendered and documented timely.
Provides feedback to the School of Medicine (SOM) Department of Radiology to assist in the understanding of coding and documentation issues and revenue opportunities.
Maintains three day turnaround times for Radiology Coding based on the date of service; and understands charge lag impact for facility and professional fee services.

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent and three years coding experience or equivalent education/experience
Certified as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Certified Coding Specialist Physician Based (CCS-P) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRCC) Radiology Certified Coder (RCC) or Radiation Oncology Certified Coder (ROCC)

UW Medicine Where your Impact Goes Further
UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region and preparing tomorrows physicians scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful welcoming environment where every patient family student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29000 healthcare professionals researchers and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center UW Medical Center - Montlake UW Medical Center - Northwest Valley Medical Center UW Medicine Primary Care UW Physicians UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$71052.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$101700.00 annual

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

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Temporary or Regular

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

Required Experience:

Job DescriptionUW Medicine Enterprise Records and Health Information has an outstanding opportunity for aRADIOLOGY CODERWORK SCHEDULE100% FTE Days100% RemotePOSITION HIGHTLIGHTSResponsible for performing daily activities related to coding and charge submission of abstract Current Procedural Terminol...